South America’s aviation reset: regulation becomes the main lever for transformation
South America’s aviation sector is entering a new phase of its development. Faced with growing demand, increasing environmental pressures and rising expectations in connectivity, the region is no longer positioning aviation as a purely operational industry. Instead, it is redefining it as a strategic lever for economic integration and long-term growth. The SAM Regional Strategy […]
ACI LAC QUITO. Coordination and fragmentation: signals from Quito on the limits of airport systems in Latin America
Airports across Latin America and the Caribbean are undergoing a gradual transformation. Discussions around airport cities, cargo strategies and economic positioning suggest that the sector is moving beyond its traditional focus on infrastructure and operations. Yet, across the panels held during the ACI Airport Day Quito, another theme repeatedly surfaced—less visible, but equally structuring: airport […]
Carbon markets: Latin America’s overlooked advantage in aviation decarbonization
As aviation accelerates toward its Net Zero 2050 target, study from the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), developed with ICF, highlights the growing strategic role of carbon markets in the region. While much of the industry’s focus has centered on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), carbon credits could offer a complementary—and in some […]
ACI LAC QUITO. Airport cities in Latin America: emerging models between opportunity and constraints
Airport cities have become a recurring reference in discussions on the evolution of airport business models. Initially developed in regions where infrastructure maturity and land availability enabled long-term planning, the concept is increasingly being explored in Latin America and the Caribbean. Discussions held during the ACI Airport Day Quito suggest that while the model is […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: a decarbonization solution that could reshape demand in Latin America
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has become the cornerstone of aviation’s pathway to net zero emissions. Yet in Latin America and the Caribbean, its deployment raises a fundamental question: can the region scale SAF without undermining demand in a market where price sensitivity remains high and connectivity is still developing? Recent study from the Latin American […]
LATAM secures 13 international awards, reinforcing its passenger experience strategy
The passenger experience is no longer a secondary differentiator in aviation. For LATAM Airlines Group, it has become a central pillar of its competitive positioning. In 2026, the group has been recognised with 13 international awards across three of the industry’s most influential platforms: the PAX International Readership Awards, the TravelPlus Awards and the Onboard […]
Slower growth and rising costs are reshaping transport dynamics in Latin America and the Caribbean
A more constrained economic cycle is taking shape across Latin America and the Caribbean. In its latest outlook released on April 27, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) now expects regional GDP to grow by 2.2% in 2026, slightly below its previous estimate. Beyond the revision itself, the signal is clear: […]
Net Zero vs Connectivity: Latin American aviation’s defining trade-off
The aviation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean is entering a decisive phase. As global commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 accelerate, the region faces a structural dilemma: how to decarbonize without undermining connectivity in a market where aviation remains a fundamental driver of economic inclusion. A recent study by the Latin […]
Guadeloupe airport traffic shows mixed recovery as North America and Caribbean routes reshape connectivity
Guadeloupe Maryse Condé International Airport recorded nearly 2.2 million passengers in 2025, confirming a gradual recovery in air traffic, although volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels. The latest figures highlight a network in transition, where growth in North America and renewed Caribbean connectivity are beginning to rebalance a historically France-dominated market. A recovery underway, but still […]
ACI LAC QUITO. Cargo, e-commerce and coordination: signals from Quito for Latin America’s airport ecosystems
Air cargo continues to occupy a relatively small share of global trade by volume, yet its economic significance remains substantial. Representing around 1% of global trade flows but close to 30% of their value, it plays a disproportionate role in connecting high-value goods across markets. Discussions held during the ACI Airport Day Quito suggest that […]
Airport Carbon Accreditation : What the latest results signal for aviation’s transition to net zero
The latest annual results from Airport Carbon Accreditation, released by Airports Council International, provide an updated snapshot of how airports worldwide are progressing on carbon management and decarbonisation strategies. According to the announcement, a total of 590 airports across 91 countries were accredited between May 2024 and May 2025, with 104 airports joining the programme […]
ECCAA legal seminar highlights challenges in Caribbean air connectivity
The Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority- ECCAA- held its First Legal Seminar on Emerging Legal Frameworks in Civil Aviation on 13–14 November 2025 in Antigua and Barbuda. The two-day event brought together regulators, legal experts, policymakers and aviation industry representatives to discuss developments in aviation law and regulatory governance affecting the Eastern Caribbean. Presentations delivered […]